Ken Calvert

WASHINGTON A Republican-drafted California water bill approved by the House of Representatives on Thursday now faces a serious test in the Senate and beyond. Loaded with provisions sought by GOP lawmakers and San Joaquin Valley farmers, the 170-page package won approval on a 245-176 vote following roughly two hours of sometimes contentious and often familiar debate. "This is something we take very seriously," said Rep. David Valadao, R-Calif., the bill's lead author. "We're helping deliver real water to the Valley." Only five Democrats, including Rep. Jim Costa of California, voted for the bill that's opposed by the Obama administration and numerous...

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